Posted by: Andrew on April 15, 2008 9:14PM EST That is the most well-informed summary of the state of the Thrashers that I have read. Contrast that with the recent article on ESPN and you'll see why I go to Canadian sports news outlets for my hockey news and analysis.

Posted by: Anonymous on April 16, 2008 12:16AM EST truely great article. I wish we had more writers that understand hockey and teams like that. thanks for the link

Posted by: J.B. on April 16, 2008 8:34AM EST Every point was dead on. By far the most informed, unbiased, accurate, and detailed assessment of the team I've read in any season. Thanks for dissiminating this, Ben.

Posted by: Matt on April 16, 2008 12:03PM EST I agree, great artical. Make sure the owners see it!

Posted by: LL on April 16, 2008 1:35PM EST Awesome article!

Posted by: ER on April 16, 2008 2:11PM EST Thanks for the link Ben! Great stuff. My 2 cents... keep Moose for his leadership and trade pavelec for a 1st line forward, or top 4 D-man.

Posted by: Sam on April 16, 2008 2:38PM EST Disagreed with replacing Moose with Pavelec, but otherwise a really good analysis and plan.

Posted by: Mike on April 16, 2008 2:41PM EST I think we should follow the Philly plan. Look at Philly last year. They made some trades that made them better (our trades we made should as well). Then they went out and signed a top-tier free agent that was in his prime (Briere). We have to spend the money in order to get good players in their prime. That is the one year fix. We could rebuild again, but I won't be here 6 years from now to see the benefits.

Posted by: Anonymous on April 16, 2008 7:19PM EST i would add one. Get Dave Nonis